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LEVEL Requirements Monthly Pay
Metropolitan City Province
1+ Level 1 plus 2 consecutive yrs teaching experience
- within the same Provincial Office of Education
$2,600
(2.5 million KRW)
2,700-$3,000
(2.6-2.85 million KRW)
1 2 years of teaching experience with one of the followings
- MA degree
- Teacher's, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA(100+hrs) Certificate
- Education, English Education or English Language/Literature major
As a level 2+, contract renewal at the same POE
$2,400
(2.3 million KRW)
$2,700-$3,000
(2.6-2.85 million KRW)
2+ - MA degree in any discipline, with BA in Education, English Education or   English Language/Literature
- MA degree in Education, English Education or
  English Language/Literature, with BA in any discipline
- As a Level 2, contract renewal at the same POE
$2,200
(2.1 million KRW)
$2,300-$2,600
(2.2-2.45 million KRW)
2 Must have one of the followings
- Teacher's, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA(100+hrs) Certificate
- Education, English Education or English Language/Literature major
- BA degree plus 1 yr full-time English teaching experience
MA degree in any discipline
$2,100
(2.0 million KRW)
$2,200-$2,500
(2.1-2.35 million KRW)
3 BA degree in any discipline $1,900
(1.8 million KRW)
$2,100-$2,400
(2.0-2.25 million KRW)
ELI Level Basic salary(KRW) Rural allowance(KRW)
(If placed in rural areas)
Level 1+ 2,600,000 won 100,000 won/month
Level 1 2,400,000 won 100,000 won/month
Level 2+ 2,200,000 won 100,000 won/month
Level 2 2,100,000 won 100,000 won/month;
Level 3 2,000,000 won 100,000 won/month
- 50% of your compulsory contributions paid by your employer
- 50% of your premiums paid by your employer
Pursuant to the National Medical Insurance Act, 50% of your medical insurance premiums will be paid by your host POE.
- 300,000 KRW (one-time payment)
All teachers will be provided with a settlement allowance of 300,000 KRW in the first month of their first contract.
- 200,000 KRW/month
A special allowance of 200,000 KRW/month will be paid to EPIK ELIs who renew to a third contract after having served two consecutive years of successful service with the same POE as a Level 1 EPIK ELI.
From September 2006, the Special Allowance for Level 1 ELIs who renew to a third consecutive contract with the same POE, will be applied to their Level 1+ remuneration.
- One-way to Korea and One-way from Korea
All EPIK ELIs, regardless of level, will be provided with reimbursement for the cost of direct, one-way, economy-class airfare from their place of permanent residence to Korea. Reimbursement for return travel to their place of permanent residence is provided by way of a lump-sum payment upon successful completion of the contract.
- Roundtrip Tickets
For those EPIK ELIs who purchase direct, roundtrip, economy-class tickets, 50% of the actual purchase price will be reimbursed before the end of sful completion of the contract, the loan is waived. Flight itineraries that include unnecessary stopovers may not be eligible for reimbursement.
- EPIK ELIs Hired in Korea
For those EPIK ELIs who purchase direct, roundtrip, economy-class tickets, 50% of the actual purchase price will be reimbursed before the end of sful completion of the contract, the loan is waived. Flight itineraries that include unnecessary stopovers may not be eligible for reimbursement.
For those EPIK ELIs who apply from within Korea but then return to their permanent residence, airfare reimbursement will be based on the actual purchase price of a direct, one-way, economy-class ticket from their permanent residence to Jeju International Airport. Flight itineraries that include unnecessary stopovers may not be eligible for reimbursement.
Upon successful completion of your contract, you may need to travel to a destination other than your place of permanent residence. If this is the case, Jeju POE may be able to reimburse you for your flight provided that the cost of this flight is equal to or less than the cost of a direct, one-way, economy-class ticket to your place of permanent residence. Arrangements for this reimbursement must be made in advance between you and Jeju POE
For renewing ELIs, roundtrip airfare to their place of permanent residence will be provided upon successful completion and renewal of your contract. If you need to travel to a destination other than your place of permanent residence, Jeju POE may be able to reimburse you for your flight provided that the cost of this flight is equal to or less than the cost of a direct, one-way, economy-class ticket to your place of permanent residence. Arrangements for this reimbursement must be made in advance between Employee and Employer.
- 2 years of income tax exemption (except Canadians)
With the exception of Canadians, all regardless of level, are exempt from paying Korean income tax for the first two years of their employment in Korea.
- Equal to approximately one month¡¯s salary/year
All teachers who successfully complete a one-year contract will be entitled to receive severance pay. Severance pay is equal to approximately one month¡¯s salary.
- Single studio-type housing
- Free furnished housing or a rent subsidy will be provided.
A leased house/apartment/studio-type room as well as basic household goods will be provided by one¡¯s school. Basic household goods include: a bed, a table and chairs, a wardrobe, a gas stove, a refrigerator, a washing machine, a microwave oven, and a TV set.
Utilities are not provided for and are the responsibility of the teacher.
Due to variations in housing costs in different regions of Korea, the size and location of the supplied housing can vary.
If housing is unavailable, a monthly rent subsidy of 350,000 KRW will be provided in lieu of free furnished housing.
- 14 days paid vacation + all national holidays
100% secure employment
Guaranteed to be paid on time
Resume building experience, professional environment
Less teaching hours per week than language institutes
Korean co-teacher will share class duties and offer assistance
Free periods throughout the year where you won¡¯t be required to teach due to National exams, field trips, sports days etc.
Opportunity for overtime work with good compensation
More vacation than most language institutes
Reliable, dependable
If you want to apply for this job, let us get your C.V & current photo by e-mail.
Please, feel free to contact our HR manager, Jason Smith, who is charge of recruiting in JE
All applicants will be required to submit the following documents :
A completed application form (including a passport size photo)
A personal essay(minimum 300 words)
Personal medical assessment
Official medical report
Two sealed recommendation letters (from a professor or a former employer)
A copy of your diploma
- show the original diploma at the Korean Consulate/Embassy
Two original sealed transcripts : 1 sealed transcript sent directly from the university to the office you applied (EPIK office or Korean Consulate/Embassy) or a transcript legalized from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country with an 'Apostille number and the stamp'.
1 sealed transcript to take with you when applying for E2 visa at the Korean Consulate/Embassy.
Criminal record check
- Applicants applying for E2 visa in Canada must have a 'Vulnerable Sector Search' in the criminal record check.
Copy of passport photo page
Downloadable Application Form MS Word 2000